Press Release: Davidoff “Puro d’Oro†Eminentes: New Toro format to expand series
May 10, 2011
Davidoff “Puro d’Oro†Eminentes: New Toro format to expand series
Davidoff introduces the new “Puro d’Oro†Eminentes, a new Toro format joining the “Puro d’Oro†Series introduced in 2010.
Davidoff expands the “Puro d’Oro†Series introduced in 2010 with a new shape. The new large Toro format, “Puro d’Oro†Eminentes, is an imposing cigar. The dominant and sublime combination of Dominican tobaccos delivers a strong, aromatic and delicious blend with hints of coffee and spices. The impressive extension of the “Puro d’Oro†line reverts back to the old tradition of cigar making, made entirely with tobacco from one country of origin, the Dominican Republic. The attractive plait at the cigar head and the gold foot ring, which sits snugly around the wrapper leaf with its elegant sheen, further emphasize the trademark feature of this series. The new Eminentes is an exciting expansion of the collection and is available May 10, 2011 in packs of 4 and boxes of 25 at US Appointed Merchants.
Davidoff “Puro d’Oro†– Eminentes
Format Toro
Length 6 ¼ inches
Ring Gauge 52
Wrapper leaf Davidoff YamasáTM wrapper
Binder & filler A blend of different matured premium tobaccos from the Dominican Republic
Price $18.50 per stick
Contest: Win a Callaway golf bag from Club Macanudo!
Ben: General Cigars was kind enough to give us one of these bag to give away to our readers/viewers. All you have to do to enter the contest is to post on here what is your favorite size of cigar to smoke while golfing. The winner will be chosen at random on May 27th. Good luck!
MACANUDO AND EXCALIBUR TEE UP FOR GOLF PROMOTION
Richmond, VA Macanudo and Excalibur are teaming up to make hitting the links even more enticing during spring golf season, even if they opt to play at home.
Consumers of legal smoking age who visit participating tobacco shops are encouraged to pick their favorite foursome by purchasing their choice of any three Macanudo or Excalibur cigars. With the three-cigar purchase, consumers will receive a complimentary Macanudo Cru Royale cigar, plus a premium Excalibur-branded scorecard wallet/cigar holder containing special golf and cigar accessories, while supplies last.
To sweeten the deal, General Cigar, parent company of Macanudo and Excalibur, is also giving consumers an opportunity to win the ultimate, custom cigar golf bag by Callaway Golf. Two custom golf bags will be given away each week between now and May 31, 2011. No purchase necessary. For more information, visit www.cigarworld.com/golf.
According to Rick Chandler, director of marketing for Excalibur,We created the Pick Your Favorite Foursome promotion to answer the golf lover’s need for a convenient and portable way to access their favorite cigars on the course. By pairing Macanudo with Excalibur and in allowing consumers to customize the cigars in the pack, cigar smokers have a wide variety of tastes to choose from while they indulge in their passion for cigars and golf. And in giving consumers a complimentary Macanudo Cru Royale cigar in the four pack, we’re making it easy for them to sample one of our best-selling new blends.
The joint promotion between Macanudo and Excalibur will continue through the summer, with in-store putting events and sponsorship of national and regional golf events such as the Phoenix Open. A complete event listing can be found on cigarworld.com/golf.
Product Information
- Callaway Hyper-Lite 3.0
- Dimensions: top opening, 3 lbs. total weight
- URL with product information: http://www.callawaygolf.com/Global/en-US/Products/Accessories/StandBags/Hyper-Lite3.0.html (black with Club Mac logo, Excalibur cigar case/cutter included)
- Includes a black Excalibur 4 finger leather cigar case with an Excalibur cutter
Macanudo and Excalibur cigars are produced by General Cigar Co. Inc., a division of Scandinavian Tobacco Group, which manufactures and markets handcrafted cigars for the premium market. Committed to delivering cigars of the finest quality, General Cigar’s skilled artisans also produce Cohiba, La Gloria Cubana, Punch, CAO, Partagas and Hoyo de Monterrey, and several other leading premium brands in the company’s Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan factories. In addition, the company cultivates proprietary tobacco which is used exclusively in its blends. General Cigar also operates Club Macanudo, a cigar bar in New York City. Based in Richmond, VA, General Cigar sells through tobacconists nationwide and also exports select products to 62 countries. For more information, please visit www.cigarworld.com.
Macanudo, Excalibur, Cohiba, La Gloria Cubana, Punch, Partagas, Hoyo de Monterrey and Club Macanudo are registered trademarks of General Cigar Co. Inc.
Callaway Golf is a registered trademark of Callaway Golf Company.
Quick Draw – La Reloba Seleccion Mexico
I’ve been wanting to do more reviews of some cigars that people have been asking for, but I don’t always have the time to do a full review. Because of that, I’ve come up with a short review that I’m calling the Quick Draw. First cigar that I will be doing is the new La Reloba Seleccion Mexico. It has the same binder and filler as the other La Reloba lines, but this cigar line use a Mexican San Andres wrapper. After having good experiences with the San Andres tobacco coming out of Mexico now on the La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor, Oliva Serie V Maduro, Murcielago, Padron Anniversary Series (Shhh!), etc, I had to give this one a try. So, I placed a call to Luis at Habana Port in Convington, LA to get some samples in the robusto and corona. I found the robusto a little one dimensional, which wouldn’t be bad, but the flavors were a little ordinary. Would the corona be the same? Watch the review and find out.
New Contest from La Aurora – Win a signed box of La Aurora 107s
As many of you have seen in my article about my trip to the Dominican Republic, Jose Blanco of La Aurora Cigars and a herf size Stinky ashtray on his desk with the ashes of 7000 cigars. He is running a contest on Twitter where you can win a signed box of La Aurora 107 cigars. All you have to do is guess what the weight of the ashes are in the ashtray by tweeting Jose your guess. One guess per person. The contest starts Friday. Good luck!
Ashes in the Stinky Herf Edition Ashtray
All the ashes in a bag
Camacho Liberty 2009 – Ben’s version
While readying for another cigar review, breaking news came across my TV. Osama Bin Laden had been found and killed by US Navy SEALs. Because of that, I decided to change my review cigar to something more fitting for the occasion. That cigar was the Camacho Liberty 2009. I have a few 2009s as some friends had sent them to me after the birth of my son in 2009. I don’t have as much experience with the Liberty as I would like because they haven’t been available to me locally until recently and the price was a little off putting. I figured, though, this was a good occasion to smoke one. Chris did this cigar last year for the 4th of July, another fitting occasion, here, so here is my take on the cigar with another year of aging. So, is this cigar worth the price? Watch the video and find out.
Editor’s note: J. Shepherd Cigars is running a deal on 2009 Libertys right now. You 6 Liberty 2009 cigars and a free CAO America for only $65! That’s one hell of a deal considering these retail for $18. You can call Jason at 502-741-9125 or email him at jshepherdcigars@gmail.com. Tell them Nice Tight Ash sent you for the deal.
Press Release: Zino Platinum launches new Z-Class Series Line
May 2, 2011
Zino Platinum launches new Z-Class Series Line
Zino Platinum, an ultra-premium cigar brand, introduces the new Z -Class Series, the first new line in 8 years, joining the already established Crown and Scepter Series.
The Zino Platinum Crown and Scepter series launched in 2003 will be complemented by a third line: The new and modern Zino Platinum Z-Class Series was inspired by motion. It was created to accompany a fast-paced affluent lifestyle, embodying ambition and opulence. The new blend features a Dominican wrapper, accented by a Peruvian binder and Nicaraguan and Honduran fillers. These carefully selected, aged tobaccos create a spicy medium-to-full bodied cigar that surpasses the degree of perfection that Zino Platinum smokers demand. The Z-Class Series is complete with four classic formats: The 654 T (Toro), 550 R (Robusto), 546 P (Piramide), 643 C (Corona). Each shape has its own unique strength, flavor and aroma to allow for pleasure and variety. The power of Z-Class comes from a Dominican wrapper, Peruvian Pelo do Oro Visus binder and Jalapa Especial Ligero, Esteli Ligero, Cuban Seed Ligero, San Vicente Ligero filler tobaccos from Nicaragua and Honduras. The packaging continues to be innovative: All formats are packaged in an attractive and modern custom tin of 20 cigars accented with sleek black bands and are available May 2 at select merchants.
| 654 T | 550 R | 546 P | 543 C | |
| Size | 5 7/8†| 4 7/8†| 5 1/4†| 5 5/8†|
| Ring Gauge | 54 | 50 | 46 | 43 |
| Price | $12 per stick | $10 per stick | $9 per stick | $8 per stick |
In support of the Z-Class Series, Zino Platinum will be holding Z-Class Black Carpet events across the US. See below for dates and locations:
3/29/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Angry Moon Cigars, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
4/27/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Vicente of London, Naples, FL
5/19/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ambassadors, Scottsdale, AZ
6/6/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Two Guys Smoke Shop, Nasua, NH
6/10/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Buckhead Cigar, Atlanta, GA
6/16/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Renegade Cigars, Jackson, MS
6/23/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Casa de MonteCristo, Chicago, IL
8/25/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Westside Humidor, Wichita, KS
9/1/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Cigars & More, Birmingham, AL
9/22/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Belle Meade, Nashville, TN
9/29/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Burns Tobacconist, Chatanooga, TN
10/7/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Cigar Shop, Biloxi, MS
10/13/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Smoke Ring, Sugarland, TX
10/20/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Cigar House, Old San Juan, PR
11/10/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Addison Cigar, Addison, TX
12/2/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â W. Curtis Drapers, Washington, DC
12/7/2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Vicente of London, Naples, FL
We would be happy to provide you with further information:
Contact: Richard Krutick
Marketing Manager – Davidoff & Zino Platinum
Richard.Krutick@DavidoffUSA.com
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PRESS RELEASE: J.C. Newman Introduces New Brick House Size
J.C. Newman Introduces New Brick House Size
Brick House cigars are now available in a sixth size, the Short Torp
TAMPA, FL – Brick House cigars have taken the country by storm since their introduction to the marketplace in 2009. Due to its wide-spread popularity, J.C. Newman is adding a sixth size to the Brick House line, a 5 ½†x 52 pyramid, the Short Torp.
“We are excited to introduce a new Brick House size to cigar lovers nationwide,†said J.C. Newman President, Eric Newman. “The new Short Torp is guaranteed to live up to the reputation of flavor and construction Brick House has earned.â€
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Punch 10th Anniversary Rare Corojo
Punch is releasing a special cigar to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Rare Corojo line that is released in limited supply every year. Everyone that has watched my reviews or talks to me on Twitter or the cigar forums knows I love Punch cigars. It, along with the Hoyo De Monterry Excaliburs and Ashton VSGs, were the first cigars I smoked when I started smoking cigars. Naturally, they hold a special place in my heart. The Rare Corojo line, though, has never been a favorite of mine. Nothing against the cigar, as many people love them. It just wasn’t my type of cigar. The new 10th Anniversary is a little different. It has the same fillers and binder as the Rare Corojo, but it has a different wrapper: Connecticut Corojo. Would this be enough to bring on board with the Rare Corojo? Watch the video and find out.
Press Release: National Nestor Miranda Cigar Day Video
Miami Cigars is declaring May 6th National Nestor Miranda Cigar Day. This has become an annual event for Miami Cigars and, this year, they are giving away free Art Decos. Go to Miami Cigars and click on WHERE TO BUY tab to see participating retailers.
